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22 people die from Alzheimer's disease in Indiana during week ending May 14

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There were 22 deaths from Alzheimer's disease reported in Indiana in the week ending May 14, making up 4.2% of total deaths by all causes in Indiana, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending May 14, there were 523 deaths in the state. 25% of deaths were caused by heart disease, 19.5% were from cancer and less than 1.9% were from COVID-19.

Studies show doctors and medical examiners may underreport Alzheimer's disease and dementia-related conditions as the underlying cause of death on death certificates, according to the National Institute on Aging.

Once infected, older adults with dementia are likely to develop a more severe and dangerous illness. The diseases which make an older adult more vulnerable to COVID-19 are age-associated chronic conditions, according to the Bright Focus Foundation.

Indiana top 10 causes of death in week ending May 14

Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths% of Total Deaths
Heart disease13125
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)10219.5
Chronic lower respiratory diseases428
Cerebrovascular diseases285.4
Alzheimer's disease224.2
Diabetes mellitus183.4
Influenza and pneumonia< 10< 1.9
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis< 10< 1.9
COVID-19 (underlying cause)< 10< 1.9
COVID-19 (multiple cause)< 10< 1.9

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